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YT15 GWX

2015 BMW 316

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,361 mi
Last recorded145,361 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 31675,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT15 GWX
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 145,361 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2026 145,360 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 132,802 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 117,750 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions too clean to register

engine undertray missing

Pass 15 Aug 2023 97,746 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 97,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear TPMS warning lamp

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 90,913 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 88,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 84,075 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,673 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 76,668 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,214 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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YT15 GWX is a 2015 BMW 316 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2015 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 75,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT15 GWX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 316 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YT15 GWX registered?

YT15 GWX is a 2015 BMW 316, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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